MBA in Sports Management

This program is designed for graduate students, business professionals and sports enthusiasts, who want to specialize in this industry. Giving them the necessary tools and knowledge to master sports events, sponsorships, federations and sports clubs. Our faculty members are active professionals in the sports management industry and they will also benefit from multicultural classes, sharing experiences with professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Over the course of the program students will:

Develop the communication and technical skills required to become an effective industry professional.

Gain insight into practical business planning and management.

Learn how to efficiently plan sporting events

Manage team organization, merchandising, and marketing.

Facts

Duration: 18 months

Credits: 90 ECTS

Language: English

Intakes: February and September

Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration Major in Sports Management and Marketing

Transfer Opportunities: We offer our students the option to transfer for a semester between our Geneva and Barcelona campuses.

Internships: We provide access to internship opportunities in international companies and organizations.

Program

This program is designed to enable students to stand out in organization and communication skills, giving them the necessary tools to manage and market sporting events, teams, federation, and sports clubs. Beyond the principal Business modules offered within each major, an example of some of the Orientation (Specialist) subjects can be found below:

Media Relations and Communications in Sports

International Sports Federations and Organisations

Sports Organisation - Strategic Management

The Business of Football

Managing Talent in the Sports Industry

MSports Industry Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Career Options

The program is of particular relevance to those working, or planning to work as:

Product Management Director

Gameday Operations Manager

Public Relations Manager

Sports Marketing Analyst

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent in a related field

IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 74 (English Official English exam results) or proof of studying previously in an English speaking environment for a minimum of 3 years

Prerequisite: Knowledge of Accounting, Finance, Economics. If prerequisites not studied previously, Pre-Master classes can be taken during summer or with online level courses such as Peregrine and obtaining a minimum of 60% on the self tests.

2 years of work experience or equivalent

Fees and Funding

Application Fee: €150 (Non-refundable, paid upon application)

Administration Fee: €1,900 (One time fee, refund of 80% if the entry visa or the residence permit is refused by the Visa Authorities)

Tuition per semester: €7,460 (Total 1.5 year program / 3 semesters) (Refund of 100% if the entry visa or the residence permit is refused by the Visa Authorities)